Health Coalition earns grant renewal for 2016 enrollment aid
Finney County Health Coalition receives a $20,000 renewal grant from United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to sustain its marketplace navigator Karen Canales in Dover Kansas and expand outreach. Five communities including Garden City, Coffeyville, Mitchell County, Hutchinson and Pratt will benefit from continued enrollment assistance and health insurance literacy education in 2016. Contact Canales at (620) 275-3047 or karen.canales centura.org for more information.
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Finney County Health Coalition
United Methodist Health Ministry
Marketplace Navigator
FCHC
Karen Canales
Canales
Dover Kansas Project
Kansas Association For the
Garden City
Coffeyville
Mitchell County
Hutchinson
Pratt
Karen
Centura.org
Victor Ornelas Frosty 5K set for Saturday
The Wellness Committee at Victor Ornelas Elementary School will sponsor a Frosty 5K and one mile fun walk on Saturday. Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. from the school, heading to Sam's Club and back. Top finishers in each age division earn medals. Age groups span 11-19 through 60 and older. For more details call (620) 805-7900.
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Victor Ornelas
Sam
Holcomb may loosen graduation requirements for seniors
Holcomb High School asks USD 363 board to cut graduation credits from 25 to 24 to allow seniors to finish by mid year. The plan would enable early college or job entry with potential AP Biology and tech certification options at Flint Hills. Several staff changes were approved and district staff hired, including coaches and support roles.
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Holcomb High School
USD 363
Board of Education
HHS
Rob Schneeberger
Schneeberger
Kansas
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia
USC
Jean Rush
Justin Stevens
Joey Rodriguez
Stevens
Rodriguez
Rush
Stephanie Wildman
Ramona Arana
Steven McVey
Jenee Dennis
Holcomb Middle School
Dawn Tucker
HMS
Kent Teeter
Todd van Cleave
Jennifer Barrett
Lindall Cox
Amy Wickwar
Tom Hawkins
Jody Baehler
Tom Dorsey
Lawmakers push to weigh family structure in foster placements
Foster Care Adequacy Committee votes to have family structure considered in child placement, drawing protest from Sen. Laura Kelly who warns of potential discrimination against same sex couples. Chair Forrest Knox defends focus on kids while Rep. Erin Davis urges broader foster care reforms and oversight.
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Laura Kelly
Topeka
Kelly
Mary Pilcher-Cook
R-Shawnee
Forrest Knox
Altoona
Department For Children and Families
Pilcher- Cook
Donald Paul Sullins
Catholic University of America
Sullins
Knox
Erin Davis
Rolathe
Legislative Post
DCF
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Stephanie Bogner
Accac
Holcomb
Suzanne Johnson
Garden City Community College
Maine
Cimarron
Ey Cade
St. Catherine Hospital
Centura Health
Ya Kole Ceyits
Stcatherinehosp.org
Erin Technologi
Mele Lie Leh
Tyan
Atier
Sabrina and
Brian Sanchez
Miss Bella Marie Sanchez
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